Registration continues through Sept. 16: Registration is open for the KRA Fall Marathon Running Program, an incremental running program designed for kids to run 26.2 miles over a 10- to 12-week time frame, finishing their final mile at Washington Park on Oct. 27. The registration fee is $30 and includes the program, a mileage-tracking system, virtual running map, training incentives, entry into the Final Mile Event, race-day goodie bag, finisher’s medal, T-shirt and certificate of completion. Individuals and teams may register. 303-917-1002, kidsrunningamerica.org

BENEFITS

Blue Shoe Run for Prostate Cancer

Sept. 15: The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) Foundation presents the fourth annual 5K run/walk. A 1.5-mile family walk and kids fun run is also included. Proceeds will be used to improve local prostate cancer screenings, education and research programs. Mike Landess from KMGH-Channel 7 serves as host at a post-race party also offering refreshments, a silent auction, survivor recognition, live music, booths, children’s activities and more. 7:45 a.m. kids fun run, 8 a.m. 5K run/walk, 8:15 a.m. 1.5-mile family walk. Fees vary. The Urology Center of Colorado, 2777 Mile High Stadium Circle, TheBlueShoeRun.com

Sept. 15: The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), The University of Colorado Denver and Children’s Hospital Colorado presents the fourth annual 5K to benefit research and awareness. A 1-Mile PHun Route is also included. Festivities begin at 8 with check-in. A post-event expo with a silent auction, children’s activities, education and more is also featured. Fees vary. City Park, firstgiving.com/ phassociation/Colorado5K

Dirty Girl Mud Run

Sept. 14: The untimed obstacle course for women (age 14 and older) of all fitness levels to run, walk, climb and crawl through various challenges in a 5K that ends in a huge mud pit. 8 a.m. start. Waves start every 15 minutes. Last wave at 4 p.m. Teams with “crazy uniforms” are encouraged. An Expo Village follows with food, live music and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits Bright Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancers. Fees vary, cancer survivors may participate for free. The Recess Factory Grounds, 3220 Weld County Road 8, Erie, godirtygirl.com

First American State Bank Fitness Festival

Sept. 7: “Learn to Live Healthy” is the theme for the 13th annual festival offering a 5K run/walk, a 1K fitness walk and a post-race celebration, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. race begins, festivities continue until noon. $30 adults ($40 on race day), $15 seniors 60 and over and children age 17 and under ($25 on race day), $80 Family 4-Pack ($110 on race day). Proceeds benefit the Community Asset Project in partnership with the Cherry Creek School District. Crescent Park, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Greenwood Village, fasbfitnessfestival.com

Park to Park 10 Miler and 5 Miler

Sept. 2, registration deadline Aug. 30: The benefit for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society includes the 5 Miler starting in Cheesman Park at 7 a.m. and the 10 Miler on 23rd Avenue, east of the Denver Zoo, at 7:30 a.m. Both races finish at All-City Stadium. aetnaparktopark.com

Sept. 1: The Second annual Dave Wiens West Elk Bicycle Classic, a 134-mile gran fondo or timed tour that climbs 9,300 feet from Gunnison to Crested Butte, circumnavigating the West Elk Mountains. A 100-mile option is also available. The race is a benefit for Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports, which Wiens oversees. Start time is 7 a.m. Registration is $130 until Aug. 24, $145 on race day. Gunnison, westelkbicycleclassic.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

9/11 Remembrance Run/Walk

Sept. 7: Homefront Heroes presents the sixth annual benefit, “America Goes the Distance,” that honors active, former and retired military members. Start time is 8 a.m. and offers a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, family-friendly 5K and a 10-mile training course. The start area is Town Square in Olde Town Arvada and coincides with the 88th annual Arvada Harvest Festival and Parade. runningguru.com/event/9112013

The Inverness Triathlon

Sept. 8: The triathlon includes a 525-yard pool swim, 12-mile bike ride and three-mile run to benefit Homes for Our Troops that builds custom homes for severely injured veterans and their families. Those unable to run may ride an AquaBike. Colorado Athletic Club Inverness, 374 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, invernesstriathlon.com

South Suburban’s Night Golf

Aug. 30: Play nine holes of golf twilight-style with glow in the dark balls at the Littleton Golf Course, 5800 S. Federal Blvd., 303-794-5838. Fees vary. Reservations are strongly encouraged and may be made up to one week in advance. Golfers will be notified about check-in time, shotgun start will coincide with sundown.

Yoga Day at Coors Field

Sept. 2: Post-game yoga session on the field. Game time is 2:10 p.m. Ticket packages start at $30 and include a ticket to the game (against the Los Angeles Dodgers), admission to the private post-game yoga session and a limited-edition Rockies-themed yoga mat. rockies.com/yoga

ONGOING

Feisty Fit Females

A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 303-798-7614, feistyfitfemales.org

South Suburban’s Buck Recreation Center is offering an ongoing free program that pays individuals (age 18 and over) to achieve a healthy weight through a partnership with the City of Littleton and Kaiser Permanente. Those already at their ideal weight will be awarded with incentives and rewards for maintaining it. Success is measured and tracked through quarterly weigh-ins at a kiosk located inside Buck Recreation Center. Participants also have access to online coaching tools. Weigh and Win kiosks are also located at South Suburban’s Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, weighandwin.com